New York Capital Brief:
April 28, 2023
Conceptual Budget Agreement Reached
After surpassing the statutory deadline by 28 days and counting, Governor Hochul confirmed in a surprise Thursday evening press conference that “a conceptual [budget] agreement has been reached.” State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were not present for the announcement.
New York Capitol Brief:
April 21, 2023
Budget Deadline to Be Extended Yet Again
After missing the April 1st statutory budget deadline and passing three initial budget extender bills. Legislators met Thursday, April 20 to approve a fourth extender, which is set to expire at Noon Monday, April 24th.
New York Capital Brief:
April 07, 2023
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Budget Deadline to Be Extended Again After missing the April 1st statutory budget deadline and passing a temporary budget extender bill this past Monday, the Legislature is preparing to pass another one-week extender bill on Monday, April 10. |
Chief Judge Selection Process
Last week, Governor Hochul introduced legislation that would modify the judicial nominating process and prevent the Court of Appeals from operating with only six of its seven members for extended periods.
If the legislation is approved, it will allow the Governor to nominate a Court of Appeals Associate Judge to become Chief Judge. If the Senate confirms that nominee, the Governor could pick from the remaining finalists to fill the vacancy created by the selection of the new Chief Judge. The bill’s introduction could indicate that she is considering nominating one of the Court of Appeals’ sitting justices to be the next Chief Judge of the State’s highest court.
The bill’s introduction coincides with the Governor’s review of a new list of finalists for Chief Judge that the Commission on Judicial Nomination issued last week. The list includes three Associate Judges serving on the Court of Appeals. The New York State Bar Association, list all of the potential candidates for the post as either “well qualified” or “qualified.”
New York Capital Brief:
March 31, 2023
New York’s State Budget is Expected to be Late
New York’s State Budget is due April 1st, but State lawmakers acknowledged Thursday that it’s expected to be late…
New York Capital Brief:
March 24, 2023
Budget Negotiations Gear Up
The General Budget Conference Committee, known colloquially as “The Mothership,” held its first meeting this Monday, officially kicking off budget negotiations for the fiscal year that starts April 1.
New York Capital Brief:
March 03, 2023
Encore for Former Budget Director
On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of Robert Megna as New York State Budget Director.
New York Capital Brief:
February 20, 2023
Governor Hochul’s State Budget Proposal
Last Wednesday, Governor Hochul proposed a $227 billion State budget, a plan that would increase direct aid to schools and health care networks, fund measures to bolster public safety and law enforcement, as well as expand housing in New York.
New York Capital Brief:
January 26, 2023
NYS Hospitals to Reopen 850 Psych Beds
NYS-regulated hospitals have just three more weeks to submit their plans for reopening 850 psychiatric beds, following a directive announced by Governor Hochul during her State of the State Address.
New York Capital Brief:
January 12, 2023
Hochul Delivers State of the State Address
On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State Address and released a 276-page briefing book outlining her goals for the 2023 legislative session. The speech was delivered in the Assembly Chamber to a crowd of legislators, statewide and local elected officials, staffers, and select guests and family members. Also in attendance were the Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and State Comptroller.
New York Capital Brief:
December 21, 2022
In a news conference this week, Governor Hochul declared that she would not consider tax increases in the upcoming State Budget process, saying that raising taxes would go against efforts to reduce the tax burden made earlier this year (i.e. rebate checks sent to property taxpayers and the faster phase-in of a tax rate cut aimed at middle-income earners).